Dreamgirls (film) - Wikipedia
Eddie Murphy as James (Jimmy) "Thunder" Early; inspired by R&B/soul singers such as James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, [9] is a raucous performer on the Rainbow label engaged in an adulterous affair with Dreams member Lorrell. Curtis attempts to repackage Early as a pop-friendly balladeer.
Dreamgirls | Moviepedia | Fandom
Eddie Murphy as Jimmy "Thunder" Early; inspired by R&B/soul singers such as James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and Marvin Gaye, is a raucous performer on the Rainbow label engaged in an adulterous affair with Dreams member Lorrell.
The Cast of Dreamgirls: Where Are They Now? - The Root
Dec 20, 2016 · With a showstopping performance from Eddie Murphy as Jimmy “Thunder” Early, Dreamgirls and its motion picture soundtrack have delighted music lovers for a decade. Take a look at what the cast...
“Dreamgirls” (2006) and Its Star-Studded Cast - TVovermind
Oct 26, 2022 · She becomes romantically entangled with Jimmy Early, accepting to be his mistress. Although she tolerated much of Curtis’s shenanigans, Curtis’ reaction to the death of Jimmy was an...
s James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls, Eddie - Backstage
Nov 5, 2019 · Murphy's Early is at once a man of unexpected artistic integrity—however coarsely he expresses it—and an object of pathos. Murphy has said Early embodies that unique R&B spirit,...
Dreamgirls (2006) - About the Movie | Amblin
Dec 25, 2006 · James “Thunder” Early (Eddie Murphy) is a pioneer of the new Detroit sound, spellbinding audiences all along the “Chitlin’ Circuit” with his electrifying blend of soul and rock ‘n’ roll.
Who was jimmy or James early? - Answers
Oct 23, 2022 · Jimmy "Thunder" Early is a fictional character in the musical play and film "Dreamgirls," who is largely (though not entirely) based on James Brown. The role was originally played on Broadway...
DGA Quarterly Magazine | Spring 2007 | Shot to Remember
by an electric Eddie Murphy as James “Thunder” Early. Coming about 30 minutes into the story, “Steppin’ to the Bad Side” is one of the film’s most elaborate productions and key transitional points.
The Stars of "Dreamgirls" - Oprah.com
Nov 20, 2006 · In Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy plays James "Thunder" Early, a character who's part James Brown, part Little Richard, and all Eddie Murphy. As a fan of the musical, he was excited to be cast in the film.
Dreamgirls: Best Musical Performances in the Movie, Ranked
Dec 20, 2022 · One of Eddie Murphy's best musical performances in Dreamgirls, "Fake Your Way to the Top" features The Dreams as back-up singers for Jimmy Early.